HSE Manager

Great Yarmouth
3 days ago
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Our Client is a very successful pharmaceutical manufacturing company. They are now seeking an HSE Manager. This position is a full-time permanent role and will be based in Great Yarmouth.

Job Purpose

  • An exciting new opportunity has arisen for a Health, Safety and Environment Manager to join a highly successful and dynamic Pharmaceutical Manufacturing site in Great Yarmouth

  • Our Client is part of a group of companies and produces a wide variety of well-known medicines and healthcare products. As a rapidly expanding business they are looking for a highly motivated individual to support their safety-first culture and drive the development of their HSE systems and processes ensuring they are equipped to meet new challenges and opportunities

  • This position requires someone who can operate as a member of the senior management team, coaching and challenging as appropriate, to ensure the business continues to meet their targets and objectives. The incumbent will be expected to function with a high level of effectiveness and self-direction aligning with the organisations plans, strategies and objectives.

    Key Areas of Responsibility

  • Providing support to production leadership in the execution of their EHS responsibilities

  • Ensuring the HSE strategy is maintained, effective, and continuously improved

  • Developing, maintaining, improving, and delivering the HSE policy and procedures with focussing on prevention and risk reduction

  • Maintaining the Legal Register, taking appropriate action to ensure compliance with applicable legislation

  • Responsibility for monitoring changes and trends in HSE areas

  • Advising and supporting plant management in the HSE policy (goals, year plan and reviews)

  • Analysing data and reports as necessary for corrective / preventive actions

  • Being pro-active in implementing initiatives and identifying gaps

  • Developing HSE campaigns and training to promote awareness and increase compliance

  • Organising self-assessments / audits and recommending improvements

  • Participating actively in investigation of incidents, and occupational illnesses

  • Establishing and maintaining an effective Environmental Compliance process

  • Establishing and maintaining effective Industrial Hygiene programs and systems.

  • Coordination of HSE training (internal and external)

  • Maintaining the Health surveillance programme

  • Active member of the Group HSE Forum

    Qualifications / Experience

  • NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent

  • A proven track record in leading HSE in a manufacturing environment – in particular, a process environment where CoSHH and DSEAR are relevant

  • Ability to develop and deliver an Environmental Management System

  • Experienced in risk assessment & UK legal requirements

  • Proven change-agent and leadership qualities to operate on site and the within the wider Group

  • Must possess excellent interpersonal, influencing and negotiating skills

  • Ability to effectively communicate at all levels of the organisation

    In return our client is offering a competitive salary and benefits package for the successful Candidate

    Please send your C.V to Lorraine Roger, Director at Atom Recruitment Ltd

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